Mick Simmons Sport

The oldest specialty sports store in Australia, continuously operating since 1877. It was established by Mick Simmons, a cigar and tobacconist whose business was eventually expanded to include hunting and fishing equipment, and after Simmons' death, sports equipment and apparel were added to the range.

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Simmons, Michael (Mick)

Businessman who started business as a cigar maker and tobacconist on George and Sussex streets in the 1880s. By 1895, his shop on George and Campbell streets had become one of the largest tobacco and fancy goods businesses in the city. His business expanded to include hunting and fishing equipment, and after his death, sports equipment and apparel were added to the range.

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Alhambra Music Hall

Originally built as a bazaar or auction room on the corner of George and Campbell streets in Haymarket, it was converted to a concert hall. Seating up to 800 it was Sydney's first true music hall. After it closed it operated as a market or store until 1908 when it was revived again until 1914. It was briefly used as a cinema and then a store room by Mick Simmons before it was finally demolished.